Management Analyst II

Management Analyst II

Under direction, performs a wide variety of administrative analytical duties of moderate to high scope and complexity; may supervise support and technical staff and serve as lead to Management Analysts.

This is the second level in the Management Analyst I/II/III series. The Management Analyst level is dependent on the scope and complexity of the assignment. Positions are assigned to Management Analyst II if they are performing duties of moderate to high scope and complexity. This class is distinguished from the Management Analyst I in that the latter performs duties of moderate complexity with narrower scope of responsibility, may serve as an entry/trainee class to promote to a designated Management Analyst II, and may not fully supervise staff. Management Analyst II is distinguished from Management Analyst III in that the latter manages and may fully supervise Management Analysts and professional staff in addition to support and technical staff.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

Examples of Duties

Examples of Duties:

1. Analyzes, researches, gathers and interprets information on a wide variety of management matters such as budgets, legislation, programs, contracts and staffing.
2. Makes recommendations regarding policies, procedures, organization, operations, programs and other management-related areas.
3. Prepares and presents written and oral reports on recommendations, data, impacts, options, strategies and conclusions that are based on analyses.
4. Develops, prepares, modifies and monitors items/areas such as budgets, grants, research projects, and contracts.
5. Implements and evaluates policies, procedures and programs related to the assignment.
6. Works closely with managers and other staff within the department and the County to anticipate, obtain and provide ongoing and accurate information.
7. Coordinates activities related to projects, programs and/or other areas being analyzed.
8. Interprets policies and procedures to department staff, County employees and external agencies and individuals.
9. Researches, interprets and complies with local, state and federal codes, regulations, laws, policies, procedures and guidelines.
10. Attends or serves as management liaison at meetings/functions such as committees, task forces, community forums, commissions, and conferences.
11. Obtains data/information from internal and external departments and agencies in regard to areas being analyzed such as funding sources, interdepartmental activities, and programs.
12. Plans, develops, conducts and evaluates training/informational programs for staff and/or the public on administrative or management issues.
13. Provides direction to internal and external parties on assigned projects and activities.
14. May supervise support and technical staff and serve as lead to Management Analysts.
15. Performs other related duties.

Knowledge of:

1. Principles of mathematical and statistical analysis, preparation and presentation.
2. Research techniques.
3. Principles and practices of public and/or business administration.
4. Report writing.
5. Internal and external operations, functions and resources related to the assignment.
6. Principles and practices of management and supervision.

Ability to:

1. Analyze and interpret a wide variety of complex data and information.
2. Conduct comprehensive and in-depth research.
3. Identify issues, options and projected outcomes and make recommendations.
4. Prepare and present written and oral reports.
5. Interpret and apply codes, regulations, laws, policies, procedures and guidelines.
6. Coordinate a wide variety of activities.
7. Work independently and in a timely fashion.
8. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
9. Provide direction to others on projects and activities.
10. Supervise support and technical staff.
11. Work cooperatively and tactfully with others.

Minimum Qualifications

The knowledge and abilities listed above may be acquired through various types of education, training or experience. Typical ways to acquire the required knowledge, skills and abilities may include:

Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, social services, political science, education, or a related field.

Experience: One year of experience performing administrative analytical duties in a position equivalent to the Monterey County classification of Management Analyst I

OR

Four years progressively responsible experience in positions requiring administrative analysis, training, report writing and/or interpreting complex governmental regulations are examples of typical alternatives to education.

Additionally, two years of successful post-graduate experience is an example of a typical alternative to the experience requirement.

Supplemental Information

• The ability to speak, read and write Spanish in addition to English would be an asset in this position is optional.
• Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid CA Driver License for the class vehicle driven.
• The Department of Social Services will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
• Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid CA Driver License or CA State ID on the first day of work.
• Government agencies accessing US government information, which include federal tax information must ensure that background investigation requirements for all agency employees and contractors that have access to federal tax information are consistent to the IRS background investigation requirements for access to federal tax information. A background check may be required if the position requires access to these types of records. Background requirements consist of three components which include, fingerprinting, citizenship verification, and local law enforcement checks. Applicable agencies must conduct an investigation during the time of hire and ensure a reinvestigation is conducted 5 years from the date of the previous background investigation for each employee that has access to federal tax information.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION – WEIGHTED 100% The Training & Experience Examination is designed to elicit a range of specific information regarding each candidate's knowledge, skill, abilities, and potential to effectively perform the duties relative to the classification. Responses to the questionnaire will be assessed based on pre-determined rating criteria. All applicants must complete the entire examination to receive a score. In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, candidates must receive a minimum rating of 70% on the examination.

Examination administration and processing time is approximately two weeks after the closing date of the job bulletin.

ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION

A departmental open eligible list will be established for the county of Monterey. The list will be utilized for 12 months after it is established unless the needs of the service and conditions of the list warrant a change in this period.

RETEST PERIOD

Once you have taken the examination, you may not retest for SIX (6) MONTHS from the established eligibility date.

SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS

Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact CalHR at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io upon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical, military, school or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination.

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must attach your transcripts to your application. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts may be required upon appointment. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

GENERAL INFORMATION

MSS reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the recruitment if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all competitors will be notified.

If you meet the requirements stated on this bulletin, you may take this examination. Your performance in this examination will be rated against predetermined rating criteria. All competitors who pass will be added to the eligible list. Meeting the entry requirements does not assure success in the examination or placement on the eligible list.

General Qualifications